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Nilgiris Cardamom Tea — Elaichi Chai Powder from Ooty Tea Estate | OotyMade

Nilgiris Cardamom Tea — Elaichi Chai Powder from Ooty Tea Estate | OotyMade

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Description

Cardamom from the Nilgiris. Tea from the Nilgiris. Both grown within 50 kilometres of each other.

OotyMade Nilgiris Cardamom Tea is not a flavoured tea — it is a blended tea made with real Nilgiris cardamom and genuine Nilgiris CTC black tea. The synergy of two mountain-grown ingredients from the same ecosystem produces an elaichi chai that is deeper, more aromatic, and more satisfying than any blended cardamom tea made from imported spices.

🫚 REAL NILGIRIS CARDAMOM — not artificial cardamom flavouring. Actual cardamom grown in the Nilgiris foothills, where the cool altitude produces spice with a more complex, intensely aromatic character than lowland cardamom

🍃 NILGIRIS CTC BASE TEA — the same bright, bold, estate-sourced tea that makes our Regular Tea exceptional. Here it serves as the perfect carrier for cardamom's warmth

🌿 ZERO ARTIFICIAL FLAVOURS — the aroma in this pack comes from real cardamom, not cardamom essence. The difference on opening is immediately obvious — floral, warm, genuinely spiced

☕ BREWS BEAUTIFULLY WITH MILK — the cardamom note brightens and deepens when milk is added. Traditional South Indian filter coffee technique adapted for tea: add cardamom tea to hot milk rather than adding milk to tea for maximum aroma expression

🎁 MOST GIFTED TEA IN THE OOTYMADE RANGE — the distinctive aroma makes this an excellent gift. Recipients who have not had real Nilgiris cardamom tea before are consistently surprised by the depth of flavour

Q1: Is this a natural cardamom blend or an artificially flavoured tea?

100% natural. OotyMade Nilgiris Cardamom Tea is blended with real cardamom from the Nilgiris foothills — not cardamom essence, not artificial flavouring. The cardamom is incorporated into the tea blend during processing. This is why the aroma is genuinely complex rather than single-note like artificially flavoured teas.

Q2: What are the health benefits of cardamom tea?

Cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum) contains volatile oils including 1,8-cineole and alpha-terpinyl acetate known for their antioxidant and digestive qualities. Combined with the theaflavins and polyphenols in Nilgiris black tea, cardamom tea is a naturally antioxidant-rich beverage. Traditionally used in Ayurveda for respiratory health, digestion, and as a natural energy booster.

Q3: How do I get the most cardamom flavour from this tea?

Simmer (do not just steep) for 3–4 minutes after adding to boiling water. Simmering releases the volatile aromatic oils in cardamom more completely than steeping alone. Add milk after simmering, not before. For maximum aroma, add the brewed tea to hot milk in a separate cup rather than adding milk to the tea.

Q4: Is cardamom tea suitable during pregnancy?

Cardamom in food and beverage quantities (as used in tea) is generally considered safe during pregnancy and has long traditional use in South Asian culinary tradition. However, as this tea contains caffeine, please consult your doctor about appropriate caffeine intake during pregnancy.

Q5: What is the difference between this and the Homewood Cardamom Tea?

Both use Nilgiris tea with real cardamom. The Nilgiris Cardamom Tea (this product) uses our standard Nilgiris blended CTC base — bold, everyday strength. The Homewood Cardamom Tea uses tea sourced specifically from the Homewood Estate in the Nilgiris — single-estate provenance with a slightly more distinctive, estate-specific character. Homewood is the premium single-estate version; this blend is the premium everyday version.

Speciality

The Nilgiris — India's Blue Mountains — grows tea at 6,000 feet above sea level, where cool year-round temperatures (15–20°C), two annual monsoons, and mineral-rich volcanic soil create growing conditions found nowhere else in India.

At this altitude, tea plants grow more slowly. Slower growth concentrates the natural compounds — polyphenols, catechins, aromatic oils — that give Nilgiris tea its characteristic brightness, natural sweetness, and clean, clear liquor.

What makes OotyMade's tea range unique is traceability. We source from named estates — Kannavarai, Homewood, Darmona, Homedale, Silver Oak — so you know exactly which garden your tea comes from. No anonymous blends. No imported material. Just the Blue Mountains.

All teas are packed fresh at source and dispatched within 48 hours of your order.

How to Prepare Tea

For Milk Chai (Traditional Indian Method)

  1. Add 200ml water to a saucepan and bring to a boil.
  2. Add 1 heaped teaspoon (3–4g) of tea powder.
  3. Simmer for 2–3 minutes on medium heat.
  4. Add 50–75ml full-fat milk.
  5. Simmer for 1 more minute.
  6. Add sugar to taste, strain, and serve immediately.

For Black Tea (Plain, Without Milk)

  1. Heat water to 90–95°C (just below boiling).
  2. Add 1 teaspoon tea powder per 200ml.
  3. Steep for 2–3 minutes maximum.
  4. Strain immediately into your cup.
  5. Add lemon or honey if desired — never milk with black tea.

For Iced Tea

  1. Brew double-strength (2 teaspoons per 200ml).
  2. Steep for 3 minutes.
  3. Strain directly over a glass full of ice.
  4. Add lemon slices and honey.

Nilgiris tea stays crystal clear when iced — no cloudiness.

Best Paired With

Full-fat milk for the most aromatic experience. Or as plain black cardamom tea with a small amount of honey.

Storage

Shelf life: 12–18 months from packing date. Store in airtight container away from light and moisture.

All tea is packed fresh at source and vacuum-sealed or airtight-sealed before dispatch.

Storage

Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight (degrades chlorophyll and antioxidants), moisture (causes mould and off-flavours), strong odours (tea absorbs surrounding aromas rapidly), and heat above 30°C.

Best practice

Transfer to a ceramic or glass airtight container on receipt — a dedicated tea tin stored in a kitchen cabinet is ideal.

Signs of freshness

Fresh Nilgiris tea has a bright, clean aroma on opening. If the aroma has faded significantly, the tea is past its prime — though still safe to consume.

Shipping & Delivery

Free shipping on all orders above Rs. 2,000.

Pan-India delivery

We deliver to all 28 states and 8 union territories of India. Dispatch is within 48 hours of order confirmation.

Delivery time

Metro cities: 2–3 business days.
All other cities: 3–5 business days.
Remote areas: 5–7 business days.

Packaging

All teas are packed in sealed, moisture-proof packaging to preserve freshness during transit.

Returns policy

As a food product, we do not accept returns. If your product arrives damaged or incorrect, please WhatsApp us with a photo within 24 hours — we will arrange an immediate replacement at no cost to you.

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